Test Drive Kia on Tour – Final leg at The Curve this week
Naza Kia, the official distributor of Kia vehicles in Malaysia, will host the final leg of its popular Test Drive Kia on Tour 2011 roadshow in Petaling Jaya, Selangor this week. The …
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Proton: Group Lotus sale to Genii Capital rumours untrue
There have been rumours circulating that Lotus Renault GP owners Genii Capital, headed by Gerard Lopez, is looking to buy into Group Lotus, the sportscar maker which is currently the title sponsor …
UMW Toyota Integrated Quality Hub opens in Klang
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) recently held an opening ceremony for the UMW Toyota Integrated Quality Hub (IQH) in Bukit Raja, Klang. This new facility is to improve delivery of Toyota vehicles to …
Ducati Monster 795: Sneak peak available at Lot 10, KL
Next Bike Sdn Bhd, official distributor for Ducati in Malaysia, has been given the honour of launching Ducati’s latest model for the Asian market. The unveiling will happen on 20 October. In …
VIDEO: Proton’s ‘Transporter’ and his precious cargo!
http://youtu.be/UOKNl49fixU Yours truly was in Singapore last month to watch the only night race in the F1 calendar. It was a great weekend of not only track action, but carnival fun, since …
Gerard Lopez’s Genii Capital to buy into Group Lotus?
The latest rumours surrounding Group Lotus, which is a fully owned subsidiary of Proton, is that Genii Capital will be buying into the sportscar maker. Headed by Gerard Lopez, Genii Capital is …
Citroen DS4 at Brooklands Sungai Besi – launching soon?
Reader Theyson snapped some pics of this Citroen DS4 at Brooklands Motors' Sungai Besi HQ in KL. We can't confirm, but according to him, this sole unit is brought in for JPJ …
4 lucky winners heading to Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi in the Shell Helix Ferrari World Challenge
Earlier today the finals for this year's Shell Helix Ferrari World Challenge was held at Berjaya Times Square where fifteen finalist went head to head through a series of eight challenges at …
Toyota Fortuner facelift launched – from RM168k to RM182k
UMW Toyota today introduced its facelifted Fortuner - the four-wheel drive SUV, which made its debut at the Indonesian International Motor Show in July, features exterior and interior cosmetic enhancements as well …
Budget 2012: Other motoring and transport-related news
It has certainly been a rather comprehensive budget. Aside from the announcements regarding the assistance for individual budget taxi owners and the continuation of incentives for hybrid cars until December 31, 2013, …
Budget 2012: Individual budget taxi owners to get assistance
In a bid to improve the lot of individual budget taxi owners, who are facing difficulties arising from increased operating costs and, in many cases, utilising vehicles that have exceeded their economic …
Budget 2012: Petroleum product subsidies continue as is
Among the items mentioned in Budget 2012 is the continuance of subsidies for petroleum products. For every litre of RON 95, the actual price is RM2.75, and the price of RM1.90 at …
Budget 2012: Hybrid car incentives extended till 2013!
This just in. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who is also Finance Minister, is reading his Budget 2012 speech at the moment, and he has already touched on something that …
New Chevrolet Colorado double cab coming in December!
Yesterday, we posted on the all new Chevrolet Colorado pick up truck, which made its world debut in Thailand. Looking very much like the Colorado Show Truck from the Bangkok Motor Show, …
Cool prizes await you in the Castrol EDGE Car Club Contest
Following the Castrol EDGE Nurburgring Experience Car Club Challenge which proved to be a success, Castrol has launched yet another contest specially for the local car clubs. Called the Castrol EDGE Car …
Perodua to acquire Yayasan Melaka land for new 3S Centre
Earlier today, Perodua entered into an agreement with Yayasan Melaka to acquire a piece of land at Kota Hang Tuah Jaya, Ayer Keroh, Melaka. This piece of property, measuring 1.77 hectares, will …
B5 biodiesel debuts in Kuala Lumpur, at 247 stations
The roll-out of palm oil-based B5 biodiesel for the central region continued today, with the introduction of the fuel for the Federal Territory. The event to mark the introduction was held at …
Perodua expects to ink agreement with Proton on strategic collaboration by year-end or early 2012
According to Bernama, Perodua says it expects to ink a collaboration agreement with Proton later this year or by early 2012. The company says it has had meetings with Proton at the …
BMW ActiveE concept on display in Malaysia this month
BMW Malaysia is set to exhibit the BMW ActiveE concept electric vehicle, which is based on the 1 Series Coupe, in KL later this month. It'll be on display at four locations …
Mitsubishi ASX Special Edition – another limited run
'Tis the season for special editions, it seems. Joining the let's-do-a-limited-run party is Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia, which has announced the arrival of the ASX Special Edition, which will see a 50-unit run …
